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Key Tasks & Responsibilities

1 Provide information, advice and support to parents/carers of disabled children individually and in group sessions

2 Signpost parents/carers to appropriate services for their whole family provided by the statutory sector, voluntary sector and Umbrella

3 Supporting parents/carers to access and engage with services as appropriate

4 To hold a small caseload of families who need early intervention support, providing those families with more intensive support including regular telephone calls, home visits, signposting and attending meetings and appointments with them.

5 To work closely with Umbrella teams, ensuring a smooth handover

6 Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff working with disabled children and their families employed by other local agencies

7 Develop a high level of knowledge of local services

8 Facilitate a comprehensive range of well supported parent support groups across the area, taking account of geographical and community issues

9 Supporting and directing volunteers to provide peer support and help with group activities

10 Collating and reporting on relevant statistical and other performance information

11 Working with parents/carers to continually improve the service. 

General Responsibilities

1 Manage and organise your own time and activities to ensure tasks are prioritised, and agreed deadlines are met

2 Assist with the marketing and promotion of the service

3 Work closely with Parent /Carer Forums and Information, Advice Support Services.

4 Take an active part in continuing to develop own knowledge and skills relevant to the job, attending training as required

5 Keep clear and comprehensive case notes

6 Maintain confidentiality

7 Support parents/carers and young people to express their views

8 Work with parents to identify and develop new ways of providing effective support to parents, including the use of ICT and social media

9 To contribute to Umbrella service reports and bulletins.

Other Requirements

In accordance with relevant legislation, to take all reasonable care of your health, safety, and welfare and that of other people and premises affected by your work

In discharging the duties and responsibilities set out in the job description to ensure compliance with Equal Opportunities policies and principles.

In order to achieve the objectives of Umbrella, the post holder will need to work flexibly, including out of hours

This is not a full and complete statement of duties and responsibilities, which may be amended in the light of changing needs of parents and carers, after consultation with the post holder

Background 
 
Brixton House is an award-winning modern arts venue in the heart of Brixton. Our arts programme reflects the rich and authentic storytelling of local and international diverse communities and champions innovative and creative entrepreneurial perspectives. 

Our vision is to empower our undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through our creative and cultural spaces. 
 
Our mission is to present and collaborate with voices and perspectives not currently centered in mainstream funded culture. We focus on theatrical stories told through theatre and multiple other art forms. We are committed to and representative of Brixton, and a place where the lively and diverse communities who live, work and visit this place, come together to engage with culture and build community.
 
We live by our values, and they are at the core of everything we do:

- Enterprising 

We are a strong creative enterprise providing security and stability for creative freedom to be realised.

- Welcoming  

We will remain connected to our communities and treat everyone with kindness and respect; Brixton House is their home from home

- Nurturing 

We foster a caring and compassionate environment that inspires to be and give their best.

- Radical  

We encourage people to be authentic, affirm their rights, be critical, bold, resolute and determined.

- Celebratory

We embody a spirit of hope.

- Collaborative  

We will establish an integrated hub of creative spaces, performances, training, business ventures, and jobs for the local community and beyond.
 
We here at Brixton House believe in the power of stories and how it can transform and enrich our lives through the magic of theatre.

Our aim is to encourage children, young people, young adults, adults, our elders, families, artists, and communities to engage, create, learn, experiment, play and be the future storytellers.

Role & Responsibilities

The Event Sales Manager is the main contact for all hires enquiries about our fantastic 7 studio spaces, 2 theatres and café Bar.

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales, managing client relationships, supervising the event planning process.

No one day is the same at Brixton House. The versatility of the building enable us to host a wide range of events such as Meetings, Screenings, Conferences, Music Gigs and Book Launches.
 
Sales

- Achieve monthly sales targets
- Secure returning hire bookings
- Create and implement sales strategies
- Look at upselling opportunities across the venue including food and beverage packages
- Develop contacts with relevant cultural, commercial and social markets to increase sales opportunities – especially locally 
- To answer all enquiries in a timely manner with accurate information 
- Proactively source new business with the ability to strategically convert to sales
- Raise quotes, and issue contracts 
- Liaise with the Finance department to raise invoices and credit notes
- Liaise with other internal departments as necessary to deliver an excellent quality of service both for the client and Brixton House
- Liaise and build relationships with the Marketing, Operations and Technical departments, encouraging collaborative work
- Develop and deliver any related marketing assets with the Marketing team (eg updating the website, sales driven photography etc)

 
Management and Delivery

- Conduct tours of Brixton House, taking details of client’s requirements and responding with bespoke details as required 
- Lead in the advancing of Events and Hires 
- Book the spaces using Brixton House booking system, YesPlan, attending planning meetings as required and finding solutions to any possible clashes in delivery 
- Keep the booking platform up-to-date and raise any clashes with relevant teams
- Create Events sheets in a timely manner and distribute it to relevant teams
- Assist in all aspects of the day to day running of the department and Events and Hires
- Accommodate early get-ins and/or late nights for events and acting as onsite Event Manager during out of office hours
- Manage and resolve client’s complaints with a high standard of customer service care

 
Reporting

- Track enquiries to identify trends and understand Brixton House’s potential in terms of conversion rates, income opportunity and weekly conversion rates
- Schedule internal debriefs after events with relevant departments
- Complete monthly hires income reconciliation
- Report to the Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership team as required

 
Who are we looking for?

- Minimum of 2 years of extensive experience managing corporate and private events at a large, multi-space venue
- Evidence of hitting set targets and ability to adapt depending on income variances 
- Successful track record of handling diverse event requirements, deliver successful outcomes and the ability to achieve set KPI’s
- understand the complexities of delivering events within a busy event and/or entertainment venue
- To have a good working knowledge of lighting, PA, rigging and staging systems
- A confident and professional communication style, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills 
- Strong teamwork skills while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently when required
- Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, including Word, Excel, and other relevant software applications
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Diplomacy and tact dealing with a broad range of clients 
- Comprehensive knowledge of the cultural landscape of London

HOW TO APPLY?

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, the 9th December 2024 at 9am. 

During the application process, we will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th December 2024 (times TBC).
Preferred start date Monday 6th January 2025.
 
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please contact us.

PLEASE NOTE
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED.  THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.

Basic Terms & Conditions
 
Place of work will be Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL. 

The Company operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme. The company will contribute up to 4% if matched by the employee. 22 days holiday per year, rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 25, in addition to public and bank holidays and TOIL.

REF-218 074

Fundraising Supporter Development Coordinator

About the role

CUF equips people and churches to build just and flourishing communities where they live, so everyone across England can access support when they need it most.

Our fundraising team is a valued part of this, and as our supporter development coordinator, you will coordinate campaigns, direct marketing appeals and other supporter communications, using fundraising best practice, to maximise Church Urban Fund’s income for all components of individual and church giving. This role will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.

Job Description

Location: Hybrid: Office base is in London with expectation for a minimum of one day per week in the office (The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RR)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered)

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.

Annual Leave: 22 days + 3 CUF discretionary days + Bank Holidays per annum.

Key Responsibilities

Instigate and undertake activities in the following key areas:

· Recruiting new individual supporters through on- and off-line channels, and by identifying prospects from within CUF’s connected audiences;

· Increasing lifetime support from existing individual givers through appeals, feedback pieces, and other engagement mechanisms;

· Being responsible for income and expenditure, including analysis of results and insight about data trends and ROI

How to apply:

For an informal chat about this role or for more information, please contact our Head of Fundraising and Communications, Kate Mulkern.

To apply, firstly please download and read our job pack on the careers page of our website. Then email an up-to-date CV and covering letter, outlining how your skills and experience fit the role profile’s responsibilities

Please note we will not consider CVs without a covering letter.

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 2nd December 2024 with interviews on Wednesday 11th December 2024 (in London)

Church Urban Fund is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Grade: 5

Position type: Full time, Permanent   

Responsible to: Website Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid) or remote UK with quarterly travel to Truro

 Role purpose:

Join ShelterBox as our Website Copywriter and Editor and take the lead in generating ideas, writing and creating engaging content for our international websites. You’ll be responsible for crafting top-quality web copy and building web pages that look beautiful and perform brilliantly.

This is a creative and strategic role. In addition to paying attention to how the website looks and feels, you will plan our content strategy, use SEO principles in your writing and be able to spot user trends and share insights.

You’ll join a friendly and ambitious team, playing a key role in helping to make ShelterBox a global name. The role offers variety, working with other teams within the organisation to deliver a range of strategic projects.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is looking for a creative and proactive individual with at least 2 years of experience working in copywriting or website content production. If you have a knack for spotting digital trends, engaging audiences and testing new approaches, then we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have:

· Writing Skills:  You should have a proven track record of crafting digital copy and comfortable with demonstrating the impact and conversions it has driven. You should be adept at tailoring your writing style to different audiences, whether you’re explaining complex international issues or crafting persuasive fundraising appeals.

· Strategic Mindset: You should be able to interpret Google Analytics data to understand what content works well and adapt the website accordingly

· Attention to Detail: Your content should be engaging, accurate and aligned with our brand voice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get ‘behind the scenes’ of a busy emergency disaster relief organisation and help us work towards a world where no one goes without shelter.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation

· Produce engaging, high quality web copy that truly connects with our audiences and converts

· Design, write and create impactful web pages with compelling content to boost engagement and drive donations for our fundraising and communication campaigns

· Ensure all webpages are visually appealing and aligned with our brand guidelines and tone of voice

· Plan and deliver the ShelterBox blog to increase engagement and organic traffic

· Regularly update and maintain current website content, including case studies, country pages, and evergreen content, ensuring all information is current and performing well

· Provide ideas for new web pages and copy based on SEO opportunities and industry trends.

· Provide training to fundraising teams to develop their web copywriting skills

Planning, Testing and Auditing 

· Create a website content plan that meets user needs, attracts new visitors to the website and improves SEO rankings

· Conduct SEO keyword research and monitor search rankings across the website

· Identify areas for improvement across in current website content and introduce new, engaging content

· Build tests and implement learnings into content plans, using split testing and optimisation tools

· Ensure website content is meeting user needs by running web surveys, putting the user at the heart of our content strategy

· Use tools like Google Analytics (GA4) and Hotjar to analyse web content performance and optimise supporter journeys

· Share insights and best practice with wider teams so they know what is working well and how to improve

International support

· Support our smaller affiliate websites by monitoring their content, prompting and helping those teams to update their pages

· Share our high-quality web content across all affiliate networks

· Support teams to improve quality of content with SEO training and recommendations.

· Share best practice insights, advice and training to all affiliate teams

Other responsibilities

· Any other duties as needed, appropriate to the level and grade of the post

The post-holder will be responsible for Dorset County Hospital Charity’s fundraising communications, promoting the work of the Charity, in particular our £2.5M capital appeal, to contribute towards meeting our fundraising goals. The successful candidate will have prior experience of working as part of a communications/fundraising team, ideally in charity or health care sectors.

Main duties of the job

Work closely with the Head of Charity and DCH Charity fundraising team to ensure effective charity fundraising communications, ensuring agreed procedures are followed accordingly.

Take a proactive role to reaching audiences to communicate effectively with the public, fundraisers, staff and stakeholders.

Ensure effective communications, marketing and promotion of capital appeal activities, working with other colleagues as required, to maximise publicity and support for the capital appeal.

Produce fundraising stories for distribution via news releases to the media.

Design fundraising, digital and promotional materials using the Charity’s visual identity, such as leaflets, website, mailings, posters and presentations.

Plan, create and deploy social media content to promote Charity appeals, fundraising campaigns and events including graphics, photos and videos.

Generate new ideas and coordinate the development of digital innovation. Contribute clear, accurate and engaging digital content.

Maintain and update the Charity’s website and internal intranet (StaffNet).